Barry McGann obituary: The former Ireland rugby international and Shelbourne footballer was a man for all seasons

"Gifted all-rounder from Cork's "Golden Mile" is assured place in Irish sport's hall of fame Barry McGann, who won 25 caps for Ireland, was a true bohemian, even though he played for Shelbourne. A man for all seasons, and every sport, in a Corinthian age when the play was the only thing."

"And when they played on after the game was done. Of those who knew of his exploits only fleetingly, he might be recalled as a man whose marginally errant kick denied Ireland an historic win against the All Blacks."

Barry McGann won 25 caps for Ireland and hailed from Cork's 'Golden Mile'. He was a true bohemian who nevertheless played for Shelbourne. He proved a gifted all-rounder who participated in multiple sports and embodied a Corinthian age when play itself mattered most. He was described as a man for all seasons who continued playing and socializing after the formal game concluded. A marginally errant kick by McGann is often recalled for having denied Ireland an historic win against the All Blacks. His versatility and distinctive personality assured him a place in Irish sport's hall of fame.

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